Although there are a variety of differences between inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs, the most notable is the residential component of an inpatient treatment program. A residential treatment program requires you to “live” on-site at the treatment facility. Here, you work with a team of professionals on your treatment needs and goals. Residential programs often provide various treatment options, services, and amenities that virtual intensive outpatient programs do not.
The residential or inpatient setting is often well suited (or even better suited) for those who struggle with a severe addiction or for those who have completed treatment previously and have experienced a relapse. You receive housing, meals, medical care, nutritional services, and recreational opportunities at an inpatient program.
Inpatient treatment also helps remove you from situations or environments where temptations and triggers are present. For example, live in a residence roommates that are not actively pursuing sobriety. It can be challenging, if not impossible, for you to attain and maintain sobriety when surrounded by others who are using or drinking.
Virtual outpatient programs are generally less expensive than inpatient programs, allowing patients to live at home while receiving treatment. Also, VIOPs are often highly flexible regarding therapy and appointment scheduling. The most significant difference between outpatient and inpatient programs is the “residential” element. A virtual intensive outpatient program provides similar therapy options, but the level of support is reduced. Because virtual outpatient programs allow you to live and access support at home, they cannot provide 24/7 medical monitoring, mental health services, and nutritional support.
If you have a mild addiction, minimal underlying health concerns, and a stable support structure in your home environment, a virtual treatment program could be perfect for you. It is also a beneficial step-down level of treatment between inpatient and traditional outpatient care. In the virtual outpatient setting, you will participate in various types of therapy, including individual, group, and family therapies.
An essential part of virtual outpatient treatment is group therapy. Participation in a group treatment setting allows you to give and receive support from your peers, improve communication skills, and, through interaction with others, learn how to be in a social environment without using drugs or alcohol. In Brightside Recovery’s virtual intensive outpatient program, you will learn and practice the essential coping skills that are vital to avoiding relapse and maintaining recovery after treatment ends.
What to Expect in a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
Virtual intensive outpatient programs use many of the same treatment models used in residential addiction treatment settings. These evidence-based therapy models, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relapse prevention skills, can help you achieve sobriety and maintain long-term recovery.
Our virtual intensive outpatient program looks at the whole person. Addiction is more than a negative relationship with drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a disease that impacts you in physical, psychological, and spiritual ways. The best opportunities for recovery are those programs that look at whole health. In addition to comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment, we support your nutritional health, sleep health, and overall wellness to ensure a holistic and comfortable recovery process.
At Brightside Recovery, we understand that early intervention is often crucial to successful treatment. For this reason, we strive to initiate treatment within twenty-four hours. In our virtual intensive outpatient program, our skilled and experienced team will work with you to design a tailored treatment plan to meet your needs and goals. Whether you struggle with an addiction to alcohol, prescription painkillers, stimulants, or benzodiazepines, we can help you overcome addiction.
You deserve to shape your recovery journey. When you begin our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (VIOP), we start by determining the level of care that best meets your needs. If a more intensive level of care is required, we’ll assist you in finding the right provider. As part of your personalized treatment plan, we offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as an option. While MAT can help ease withdrawal symptoms during detox, it is never mandatory. Your treatment team will walk you through the benefits and potential drawbacks, but the decision will always be yours.
All our rehab programs are outpatient and occur virtually. Here at Brightside, you can begin your journey to sobriety without leaving behind your family and loved ones. We schedule your individual (one-to-one) therapy sessions based on your schedule and our group therapy sessions in the evenings so our participants can continue to fulfill their day-to-day obligations while still getting the help they need to heal. Plus, we are an exclusive recovery provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, ensuring you have access to high-quality care that is both affordable and effective.
We also realize the importance of family throughout the addiction treatment process. Our caring and compassionate team members can meet with your family to help them understand how treatment works and what to expect as you continue your journey to recovery. Family (especially those you live with) needs to share in the recovery experience so they can help you manage potential relapse triggers.